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Have a healthy and ‘Appy’ New Year
The Department of Health is highlighting a range of Apps available to help people stay healthy over the winter period.
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Statement on winter pressures
The health and social care system continues to experience severe pressure on services.
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Hospital Network consultation date extended
The Health Minister has announced an extension to the closing date of the consultation on the reconfiguration framework...
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Health and Care Services over Christmas and New Year
The Department of Health is encouraging the public to be aware of services available over the holiday period to ensure...
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Timely discharge is better for patients and our hospitals
The Department of Health is reminding the public that timely discharge from hospital is better for patients and can help...
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Almost 600 social workers recruited into HSC since agency use ended
Almost 600 social workers have been directly employed by Health & Social Care Trusts in the 18 months since agency...
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Statement by Health Minister - 17 December 2024
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed a positive trade union response to his pay settlement proposals.
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Minister appeals for public’s support as health service deals with severe winter pressures
There are important steps we can all take to help health and social services deal with severe winter pressures.
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‘Mega Clinics’ making a real difference for long waiting patients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed a successful initiative that’s helping to reduce surgical waiting lists by...
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Health Minister publishes 10-year Social Care Workforce Strategy
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published a plan to develop a sustainable social care workforce over the next decade.
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Health Minister visits Belfast Trust’s innovative Ophthalmology Service
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has visited the Ophthalmology Department at the Belfast Trust’s Mater Hospital to observe...
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Health Survey (NI): First Results 2023/24
The Department of Health today published the Health Survey (NI): First Results 2023/24 report and accompanying trend...
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£12.6m investment for new Commercial Research Delivery Centre to boost clinical research in NI
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed investment of £12.6m to establish a Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC)...
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Statement by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on cervical screening reports
I note the publication today of two important reports on the Southern Trust’s Cervical Cytology Review and Cervical...
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Statement by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt - 11 December 2024
The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has made a statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on the progression on legislative...
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Publication of Domiciliary Care Services for Adults in Northern Ireland (2024)
The Department of Health has today published Domiciliary Care Services for Adults in Northern Ireland (2024).
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Consultation on ‘Being Open’ Framework and Duty of Candour launched
The Department of Health has launched a public consultation asking for views on the draft ‘Being Open’ Framework and the...
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Nesbitt launches major three-year plan
A new three-year strategic plan for health and social care has today been published by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt.
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Paediatricians issue advice to parents as part of winter plans
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the excellent care being provided by regional paediatric units across Northern...
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Extensions to the Terms of Appointment of the Chair and two Non-Executive (Lay) Members to the Business Services Organisation
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced extensions to the terms of appointment of the Non-Executive Chair and two...